The Latest News

Meet VARD's new Executive Director, Niki Richards

January, 28 2022

The board of directors of VARD is very pleased to announce that Niki Richards will become our new Executive Director effective February 1.

Commissioners want more details before approving Alta wedding venue

January, 12 2022

Commissioners did little to address concerns about setting precedents and straining Teton County, Idaho, resources. Instead, their discussion focused on traffic and road safety on the Wyoming side. Family sees events as way to preserve ranch; not all neighbors on board. Link to the JHN&G article below.

Two Sides, One Story

January, 12 2022

When the Planning and Zoning Commission opened the public hearing  for the Land Development Code in May, each person who wanted to speak wrote their name on a list and, when called, they were given three minutes to voice their opinion: for, against, or neutral. 

Frank Russo's Support of VARD

January, 10 2022

Please click on the picture below to hear VARD supporter, Frank Russo, explain why he supports VARD and VARD's 2020 Agenda.

2022 Agenda

January, 7 2022

We are a week into 2022 and no doubt, this is going to be a very exciting year for VARD as we address many development challenges in our valley and embrace new opportunities. We're ready to do the work!

VARD hit our 20th year in 2021 and we are thankful for all your support!

December, 31 2021

Cheers to You!

The Race is On!

December, 30 2021

Did you know that one of the big things we do here at VARD is track all development that is happening in our valley? Did you know we have an interactive map that we update regularly with these developments?

The Teton County Land Development Code Heads to County Commissioners

December, 20 2021

Just in time for the Holidays!! Planning & Zoning Commissioners voted on Friday, the 17th to pass the Draft Land Use Code on to the Board of County Commissioners, who have committed to read every comment and listen to every concern.

RE: Teton County Land Development Code Joint Work Session Held Tuesday Dec 7th

December, 14 2021

 Planning and Zoning Commissioners agreed to come together to hammer out any remaining specific recommended revisions to the current draft Land Use Code - and then pass them on in an accompanying list to the Board of County Commissioners.